Why Choose a Welding Engineering Technology Degree?

Established in 1984, the nationally recognized Welding Engineering Technology program
is the largest of its kind in the United States. The program is designed to produce
plant-level welding engineering technology graduates who are involved in the concept,
design and engineering of weldments and implementation of welding processes. This
overall knowledge of weldments and the ability to engineer welding and joining systems
produces graduates who are in great demand and highly compensated.

Welding Engineering Technology College Graduates Get Great Jobs

With one out of two products that comprise the gross domestic product containing a
weld, the welding profession is prevalent in all areas of our economy. Graduates of
the Welding Engineering Technology program currently hold over fifty different job
titles. The most common include welding engineer, manufacturing engineer, application
engineer, sales engineer and project engineer or manager. Graduates find employment
opportunities in all sectors of the construction, fabrication and manufacturing economy.
The most common employers include the automotive industry, agricultural and construction
equipment producers, welding equipment manufacturers and robotics and welding automation
firms. Welding Engineering Technology Employment opportunities are located in more
than 40 states across the country, with Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
and Iowa having the highest concentrations. Alumni have enjoyed international assignments
ranging from a few weeks to five years in over 20 countries on six different continents
around the world. Average starting salaries are approximately $62,000 per year.

To be eligible for Welding Engineering Technology, welding engineering technology
students must complete the two-year associate degree program at Ferris in Welding
Technology or an equivalent associate degree from another institution. Students also
must have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and be ready for pre-calculus math (FSU MATH 126).

College Degree Welding Engineering Technology Graduation Requirements

The Welding Engineering Technology program at Ferris State University leads to a bachelor
of science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes, in the major
and overall. Welding Engineering Technology Students must complete all general education
requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

If you would like more information on Welding Engineering Technology Bachelor Degree
Programs at Ferris State University call (231) 591-2000.

About Ferris State University: College classes including our Welding Engineering Technology Degree Program, are
taught at all levels by professional teachers, not graduate assistants. College students
that major in Welding Engineering Technology at Ferris State University, study in
more than 170 different college educational programs - including doctorate degrees,
masters degrees, Bachelors Degree Welding Engineering Technology and associate degree
Welding Technology Programs.

More than 180 educational programs - including doctorates, master's, bachelor's and
associate degrees - are offered through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business,
Education and Human Services, Engineering Technology, Health Professions, Optometry,
Pharmacy, and Kendall College of Art and Design.

Ferris State University offers a wide variety of scholarships and financial aid. A
majority of our students receive financial aid assistance. We encourage you to explore
this website for more information on available scholarships and financial aid opportunities
at Ferris State University. Ferris State provides all enrolled students access to
a variety of academic skill-building opportunities that will assist them in their
pursuit of academic excellence in a format that accommodates various learning preferences
and schedules. At FSU students experience small classes with individual attention
in 170 career-oriented majors leading to job placement for our graduates. FSU students
also enjoy 220 student organizations for fun in a relaxed, hometown setting in the
heart of Michigan's recreation area.

The group presentation, by one of our admissions recruiters, includes information
on academic offerings, scholarships, housing, student life, and costs. A question
and answer period follows the presentation and includes a few surprises! Lunch is
provided at one of our well known dining facilities on campus. After lunch, guests
may take part in a walking tour of campus led by one of our exceptional student guides.
The walking tour takes approximately 1 hour.

If you would like more information on Welding Engineering Technology Degree or would
like to talk with or visit our campus in Big Rapids, Michigan contact us.